About Rick Boogie
Eric Bugenhagen (born October 19, 1987) is a professional wrestler and former collegiate wrestler. He was signed to the WWE with his ring name “Rick Boogs.” Due to an injury, he is currently inactive.
Besides his wrestling career, Bugenhagen runs a YouTube channel focused on weight training and comedy.
Rick Boogs Biography
When you want to know more about Rick Boogs, perhaps his full Biodata, check out his details on the following table. Rick Boogs, also known as Eric Bugenhagen, Eric Bugenhagen, Joseph Average, The Nightpanther, Ric Boog, Rick Boogs and Rik Bugez is a Wrestler from Franklin, Wisconsin and he was born on October 19th in 1987 at 35 years old.
Name | Rick Boogs |
Nickname | Eric Bugenhagen, Eric Bugenhagen, Joseph Average, The Nightpanther, Ric Boog, Rick Boogs, Rik Bugez |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth | 19-Oct-1987 |
Age in 2022 | 35 |
Birth Place | Franklin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Country | |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.85 (m) |
Weight | 125 (KGs) |
Profession | Wrestler |
Rick Boogs Age, and Birthday Info 2022
How old is he? In this section, we will talk about his age and when his next birthday is. His age is 35, and his birthday is on 19 October, 2022.
Birthday | October 19, 1987 |
Name of the Day | Monday |
Zodiac Sign (Horoscope) | Libra |
Next Birthday | 19 October, 2022 |
Age in 2022 | 35 years |
Place of Birth | Franklin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Country of Birth |
Rick Boogs’s Height, Weight, and Physical Condition
Height | In Centimeters: 185 cm. In Meters: 1.85 m. In Feet Inches: 6’1″ |
Weight | In KG: 125 Kilograms In Pound: 275.625 lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black (Approx) |
Rick Boogs Amateur wrestling career
After winning a state title as a high school wrestler, Bugenhagen went on to wrestle for the University of Wisconsin, who had Barry Davis as their coach. He competed for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2006 to 2011, starting at 184 pounds in his sophomore season and at heavyweight his junior and senior years. Bugenhagen competed in the NCAA Championships, twice qualifying for the 2010 and 2011 tournaments in Omaha, Nebraska, and Philadelphia. He went 2-4 at the NCAAs and also wrestled in a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. After graduating he worked as a wrestling coach for his alma mater after graduating.
Rick Boogs Professional wrestling career
Ric Boog made his wrestling debut on the October 19, 2017 episode of WWE NXT Live, where he fell short to Lars Sullivan in a singles match. After an injury set him back significantly, he returned to wrestling at NXT live events as Ric Bugenhagen. In real life, Bugenhagen lost to Drew Gulak on February 6, 2019 on NXT in his TV debut. On the May 1st episode of WWE Worlds Collide he fought 20 men and the winner Roderick Strong in a battle royal that took place on the March 12th episode of Raw. On February 21st and 22nd of 2019 he teamed up with Erik Dejournette and failed to beat Finn Balor and Jimmy Havoc respectively while also taking part in a brawl involving all four men’s respective tag teams.
Bugez made appearances on NXT as an extra during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and made appearances playing the part of Joseph Average/The Nightpanther for WWE’s commercials. At The Fastlane and WrestleMania to set up his matches against R-Truth and Akira Tozawa, he won the WWE 24/7 Championship twice.
Alliance with Shinsuke Nakamura and injury
In 2021, Bugez made his debut on SmackDown going by the ring name Rick Boogs. He made his in-ring return on August 20 of the same year when he teamed opposite Nakamura to defeat Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez. At WrestleMania 38, Boogs and Nakamura sought for the WCW Tag Team titles but The Usos won. Unfortunately, during the match, Boogs tore a quadriceps/patellar tendon which required surgery.
Evolve
Bugez, as Rik Bugenhagen, worked his first match with Evolve in the independent scene on January 17th at an Evolve event during their time of affiliation with WWE. Bugez lost his first match to Joe Gacy at the event on January 19th. On January 21st, Bugez won his first fight, defeating Anthony Greene.
Rick Boogs Net Worth, and Salary 2022
There is no way to say exactly how much someone’s assets are, so it is difficult to know the net worth of someone. The estimated net worth for Rick Boogs from all sources shows that his assets total $1 M as of 2022.
Who is Rick Boogs married to?
There is one question still on the table – Who, if anyone is Mr.Joseph Average’s better half, who hardly makes an appearance on his social media platforms?
Because Bugenhagen has not publicly addressed his wife in any relevant way, very little is known about her. From time to time she can be seen working out with him in videos that he posts on his social media accounts.
Rick Boogs is currently married, with a daughter who is about 3 years old. You can often find pictures of Karlie’s daughter on his social media sites.
FAQs
What is the Net Worth ?
The Net Worth is $1 M.
What is the Height of Boogs?
The height of Boogs is 1.85.
Where is the birthplace of Rick Boogs?
The birthplace of Rick Boogs is Franklin, Wisconsin, U.S.
What is the Date of Birth of Rick Boogs?
The birthday of Rick Boogs is on 19-Oct-1987.
Is He Married?
Yes
